Older Craftsman Table Saw, 3HP

Someone has this older model craftsman table saw for sale, and I was wandering what any of yall thought about it? It is 3 hp but I have heard that sears hp rating can be a little overrated. What would this be worth to you, or would it be worth buying at all? Thanks

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Looks like a nice saw. I have a much older Sears saw that I got used for $250. That did include the Biesemeyer fence and two miter gauges, but only a 1 1/2 HP motor and no safety guards. Even if the motor is slightly over rated you should be fine, unless you plan to do a lot of re-sawing of hardwood. I have rarely had an issue with mine being under powered, even while re-sawing softwood like fir or pine.

I have had mine for 20 + years. I did change out the fence system to get better accuracy. This old saw is what I used to build these bookcases and fireplace mantel. The 3hp motor handles the larger wood thicknesses without bogging down. I do have the cast iron table extensions and had to put wheels on it in order to move it around in my shop. The saw works great and once set properly will be accurate for years.

I gave $225.00 for this some it is 3 hp also got dado set ,wheel base,upgraded fence,push sticks three throte plates nylon dust bag (its a joke)two extra blades. It is a 1990's saw .I think it is good but thensome who have more pronounced names for there saws would say craftsman is junk. It serves me well and makes me money thats all that counts

Thanks for all the replys, guy is asking $135 for it, I was thinking about 100. I dont think it comes with any blades. I may email him and see what he says. Thanks for the photos from everyone. Though decisions. I have only used a small contracter table saw that I could carry around by myself, so Im sure that anything is better than that.

Well I missed out went to craigslist to get the number and it was gone. Your right Ken Im sure it was worth the $135 I had decided to just give what he was asking but guess I should have called last night, but I wouldnt have the money till Friday. Live and learn, thanks for replies, guess I will go back to watching classifieds.

Yeah thats what Im thinking, if it had a better fence I would have jumped even if it was priced at around $200 range, but got to wait till payday anyways. Oh well, give me something to do during down time at work